Spiritual progress is accomplished by aspects of consciousness which become more powerful when it is recognized that they are not personal attributes but specific qualities having to do with the nature of consciousness and not aspects of ‘me’ or ‘mine’ or the common ‘I-selfā. Spiritual inspiration, understanding, and the awareness that arise from compassion are not personal qualities but operate as catalysts by virtue of the innate quality of their essences.Ā They are activated by spiritual motivation and intention.Ā They are actually aspects of God’s grace that become operational by consent of the seeker’s will.Ā They are facilitated by humility and surrender of the vanity and domination of the ego-mind and its belief that it ‘knows.’